Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

The Cardiology Team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Ellis Medicine is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiology Department  in Schenectady, New York.

As a leading community healthcare system in New York's Capital Region, Ellis Medicine is dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through clinical excellence, innovation, education, and collaboration. Ellis Medicine provides comprehensive healthcare services throughout the region and is recognized for its commitment to quality care, safety, and community health.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established outpatient cardiology practice with strong patient demand, supportive leadership, and access to a highly integrated healthcare network.

Practice Highlights

New hope for chronic heart conditions

Ellis continues to bring the latest and most promising technology and treatment options to help us deliver world-class cardiac services in a community hospital setting.

The Wright Heart Center at Ellis Medicine is home to one of the region’s leading cardiac programs. Building on our integrated, team approach, we’ve introduced advanced diagnosis and treatment capabilities, new minimally invasive surgical techniques and life-saving cardiac emergency protocols, to provide top quality cardiac care in a community hospital setting. And Ellis continues to bring innovative new technology and treatment options to Schenectady and the Capital Region. It’s all part of our commitment to keep our community healthy, reduce hospital stays and lower medical costs. 

Position Highlights

• Full-time outpatient position

• Established patient panel with strong community demand

• No inpatient responsibilities

• Collaborative team-based care model

• Supportive physician and administrative leadership

• Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships

• Access to Ellis Medicine specialty and hospital services

Qualifications

• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

• DEA registration required

• Board Certification required

• Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.

• Strong commitment to patient-centered primary care and preventive medicine

Compensation & Benefits

Ellis Medicine offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Starting salary: $130,891-$150,933

• Relocation assistance available

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan with employer match

• Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage

• CME allowance and paid CME time

• Generous paid time off

• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Compensation may vary based on experience, training, and other factors. Additional incentive opportunities may be available.

About Ellis Medicine

Ellis Medicine is a community-based healthcare system centered around Ellis Hospital, a 438-bed teaching hospital serving Schenectady County and the greater Capital Region. The organization offers a broad range of medical services, including primary care, emergency medicine, neuroscience, cardiac care, cancer treatment, surgical services, women's health, and behavioral health.

Known for its patient-focused culture and commitment to quality outcomes, Ellis Medicine provides providers with a collaborative practice environment, strong clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the health of the community.

About Schenectady & New York's Capital Region

Located in the heart of New York's Capital Region, Schenectady offers an outstanding quality of life with the perfect combination of affordability, culture, and outdoor recreation. The city features a vibrant downtown district anchored by the historic Proctors Theater, locally owned restaurants, entertainment venues, and the revitalized Mohawk Harbor waterfront development.

The Capital Region—which includes Schenectady, Albany, Troy, and Saratoga Springs—is one of the Northeast's most desirable areas for healthcare professionals and families. Residents enjoy:

• Affordable housing and cost of living

• Excellent public and private schools

• Diverse and family-friendly communities

• Thriving arts, culture, and restaurant scene

• Easy access to the Adirondacks, Lake George, Catskills, and Berkshires

• Four-season outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, boating, and cycling

• Convenient travel to New York City, Boston, and Montreal

Whether you are seeking professional growth, an active lifestyle, or a welcoming community to call home, Schenectady and the Capital Region offer an exceptional place to live, work, and practice medicine.

Join Ellis Medicine and become part of a dedicated primary care team committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.